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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,152.29 and 540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,152.29 and 540.34 is: 745.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,152.29 = 540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,152.29 = 540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,152.29 × 540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 622,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,626.85/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.56

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